Identification should include
- fruit trees
- deciduous trees
- coniferous trees and evergreens
- ornamentals
- trees vs. shrubs
- foliage vs. flowering
- determining where tree and shrub varieties would thrive based on the USDA Hardiness Zone.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to understand a tree’s hardiness zone?
- What elements need to be considered prior to selecting a tree or shrub for a playground? Below a power line? Next to a house?